Optimistic Nut Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I like the sound of anything the club generates going into the squad. Sends a positive message to prospective sponsors. 'want to see top class players with your logo on their shirts? Pay up and we'll go get them.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is set to be handed a significant summer war chest to rebuild for life in the Premier League after productive talks with owner Mike Ashley. The two men, along with managing director Lee Charnley, met at a secret location on Tuesday to discuss the way forward in the wake of the club’s promotion back to the top flight, and fears that the Spaniard could walk away from the club less than 12 months after signing a three-year contract appear to have been allayed. In a statement released on Wednesday evening, Ashley said: “I’ve confirmed to Rafa and Lee that they can have every last penny that the club generates through promotion, player sales and other means in order to build for next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Handing Rafa the ridiculous TV money if hes here for a few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The way I see is that once all the overheads are payed then Rafa can have what's left. This won't be just for transfers though, this will be for the new training ground facilities, back room staff, academy improvements etc. It basically means Charnley is there to look after the books and everything else is controlled by Rafa. If Ashley is doing this then there is going to be serious targets for Rafa to meet, and I would think one of those is going to be a tophie and a either a top 4 challenge, or a title challenge all within the next few years. I see this as good news, but it also means Rafa has set his own bar high and he is going to have to deal with consequences should he not meet them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Mike Ashley statement on Rafa say he: "can have every last penny that the club generates through promotion, player sales and other means" That makes no sense. Club costs need paying for. That's what I was confused about. Sounds like we're getting f*** all unless we sell players. I assume he's talking about the net figure like. Should be a decent amount as i imagine our wage bill should be quite small. Who can be on any money? Ritchie, Krul, Shelvey, Colback maybe, Gayle maybe, Diame maybe, Mitrovic maybe. Can't see anyone else who is likely to be on over 40K a year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Maybe there are no pennies? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 "The cost of promotion" is the TV-money, no? So we're looking at least £60m + player sales? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Made the yellow bar on SSN! Someone get a picture of it, I'm at work and want to see it later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 What a season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Fuck it, if we can't be positive at a time like this then we might as well all pack in. Absolutely delighted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 to be honest, the more you think about it, the more the statement just means that we're going to be ran like an actual football club for once assuming ashley isn't bullshitting of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm glad I'm sick and at home, now I can spend tonight and tomorrow following and enjoying these news :frantic: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 to be honest, the more you think about it, the more the statement just means that we're going to be ran like an actual football club for once This is exactly it. Rafa doesn't commit otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Mike Ashley statement on Rafa say he: "can have every last penny that the club generates through promotion, player sales and other means" That makes no sense. Club costs need paying for. That's what I was confused about. Sounds like we're getting fuck all unless we sell players. We have nobody to sell. We've got about 100 players out on loan. All-in we should be looking at something in the region of 10, maybe 20k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 its the best outcome imo. hes going to leave it to Rafa and Charnley- he wont take anything out- or pump cash in. but tbh Im happy with that, the clubs needs run on sensible finances. As long as it as allowed to be as ambitious as it can within that structure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Fuck it, if we can't be positive at a time like this then we might as well all pack in. Absolutely delighted! It's the same old same old Promises don't mean anything to a bipolar shitcunt like wor Mike. Sure, it's positive news, but I'm certainly not throwing out animated promotion emojis willy-nilly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Sunday... now Wednesday... I'm going start scanning the news for Trump starting a nuclear war. It's the only logical conclusion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Going to celebrate with a kebab Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 f*** it, if we can't be positive at a time like this then we might as well all pack in. Absolutely delighted! It's the same old same old Promises don't mean anything to a bipolar shitcunt like wor Mike. Sure, it's positive news, but I'm certainly not throwing out animated promotion emojis willy-nilly. If that was the case there's no way Rafa would stay imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 What fantastic news this is. Obviously none of us know what funds Rafa will be given but the most iomportant thing is Rafa is happy to stay here and take us forward. Brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Amazing news. We can analyse what Ashley means by every penny BUT ultimately Rafa has committed, he would not have done that without certain assurances. Exciting times ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Newcastle United will happily run itself, with Bentiez allowed to manage as he sees fit. It's great news and also terrific that it's been sorted so soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Echoing what everyone else has said, fantastic news. The fact that we're celebrating seemingly being run like an actual football club shows what we've had to endure under Ashley but it is what it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 not going to speculate on funds, we all haven't a fucking clue. however Rafa is carrying on, and that's fantastic news for everyone at NUFC, well done MA credit where its due Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 So we're just gonna lean into the uppercut again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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